Profile... Joanne Brown
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Snowboarder Questionnaire
How old where you when you first began riding?
18 years old.
What/Who got you into it?
I started working at the snowdome, and one of my best friends Anna, was an instructor there. She gave me a few lessons, and i was hooked.
What sort of board do you ride?
At the moment i have got a Salamon Ivy, and a small Hammer jib board thats super flexy, perfect for riding at the snowdome!
What length board do you ride?
The Ivy is a 148 and my jib board is 142.
Do you ride Regular or Goofy?
Regular.
My Football Team
From Joanne's Lifestyle & Portrait Gallery.
Favourite resort?
Vail, Colorado, with Whistler a coming in a close second!
How many seasons have you done?
This is my sixth season.
Where and when did you do your seasons?
I have done 4 working seasons in Vail, 1 in Breckenridge and 1 in Whistler.
What was your favourite trip and why?
My first trip to Whistler for a week with John Eldridge and his girlfriend Gemma. John was filming for the Sequel and everyone was riding amazing. It was so hot, we were all riding in t-shirts, it made my mind up where i wanted to spend my next season.
What do you love about snowboarding?
Everything!! The people, the fashion, riding with friends, learning new tricks in the park, powder days, teaching kids and watching them get hooked.
From Joanne's Action Gallery.
What's your goal within snowboarding?
To be a solid all-round rider.
What aspect of snowboarding gives you the most satisfaction (powder, kickers, halfpipe, competitions, big air, cliff drops, etc.)?
I love riding pipe, and rails.
What's your scariest snowboarding moment?
We were in Whistler, and we hicked up a chute, all i remeber is watching Heidi Warwood fall and start sliding down a rock face and not being able to stop.
What are your top safety tips when riding?
Wear impact shorts!!!!!
General Questionnaire
What are your other interests?
Football. I have been playing for a female football team since i was 14 years old.
